Alabama Attorney General Opinion 1979-0008

# THE ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF ALABAMA · MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130 CHARLES A. GRADDICK ATTORNEY GENERAL File # 7 January 19, 1979 79-00008 Mr. Norman B. Smoot Business Manager George Corley Wallace State Community College P. O. Drawer No. 1049 Selma, Alabama 36701 Dear Sir: In a recent letter addressed to this office, you asked: "From time to time we have used items of personal property such as automobiles and typewriters that are in need of replacement. Of course, at the time of replacement we no longer have a need for the old item. Is it permissible to trade in such like items for like replacement items provided that it is done under bid where required by law?" There is no provision in state law for trade-in of state property. Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-16-100, provides for methods of disposal of state property by public auction or sealed bids. I have enclosed a photostat of Section 41-16-100, supra, for your convenience. If I may be of any further assistance to you regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, CHARLES A. GRADDICK Attorney General By - Patrick L Robinson PATRICK L. ROBINSON Assistant Attorney General PLR/dc Enclosure